Co-enzyme Q-10 or CoQ10 (2,3-dimethoxy, 5-methyl, 6-polyisoprene para-benzoquinone) or ubiquinone 50 is a lipophilic, redox active molecule found in all cell membranes. It consists of a quinone ring, forming the head, and a hydrophobic tail, which contains 10 isoprenal units, as the name itself says.

Ubiquinone: It is present in all tissues, but the highest concentrations found in the heart, brain, kidneys and liver.

COQ-10 FUNCTIONS

Co-enzyme Q-10 (CoQ-10) is a vital component of cellular energy metabolism. It is placed in the electron transport chain of the mitochondria to facilitate the production of ATP (ATP adenosine triphosphate).

 
CoQ-10: Inhibits MPTP and induced neuronal cell damage

INDICATIONS

Its administration will be justified at high doses of 1200 mg daily in the following conditions:

Degenerative diseases such as:

1) Parkinson's disease

2) Motor neuron disease

3) Down syndrome

4) Myasthenia gravis

Under chronic drug administration. Also, myasthenic patients with myopathy from chronic cortisone administration and cholinergic myasthenic seizures.

Recommended dosage: Take 1 capsule daily with water